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LB09 LZV

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,865 mi
Last recorded43,865 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 LZV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 43,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,118 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 42,729 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 41,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 32,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,727 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,559 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 27,556 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,541 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 20,541 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Engine oil level on minimum.

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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LB09 LZV is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB09 LZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB09 LZV registered?

LB09 LZV is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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The MOT history for LB09 LZV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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